You can get a copy of my book, “Touch...Poems & Others Writing of Love, Erotica, & Sensuality" for 30% off beginning Friday November 23, 2012-Tuesday November 27, 2012. The book must be purchased at www.lulu.com and using the discount code: DELIRITAS. (Must Be In All Caps) at check out.

The sale is site wide so you can also purchase the anthology, “Mighty Real: An Anthology of African American Same Gender Loving Writing” that includes my essay, “Let The Healing Begin”

Also a reminder that Chanel Timmons and I will have a table at the East Bay Alternative Book & Zine Fest:

Saturday December 8, 2012
Berkeley City College
2050 Center Street
10:00am-5:00pm
Free (Donations Accepted To Benefit Rock Paper Scissors Collective)

LOOK FOR US LISTED IN THE EVENT GUIDE AS, “KARESS PRESS”
1/2 Block From The Downtown Berkeley BART Station, Accessible By AC Transit Lines F, 1, 12, 18, 49 (A&B Loop),51B, 88

Go to https://www.truthmagonline.com/about-truth/truth-store/product/view/2/3.html
to purchase Issue 3 of “Truth Magazine” which includes my article, “Yvette Flunder & Shirley Miller: Full & Complete”

Consider subscribing as they are having a 40% Off Sale!!!

East Bay Alternative Book And Zine Fest.....

Join Chanel Timmons & Myself As We'll Be Selling Books At
East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest


East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest
December 8, 2012
2050 Center St
Berkeley City College
10 am – 5 pm

LOOK FOR US LISTED IN THE EVENT GUIDE AS, "KARESS PRESS"

(1/2 Block From The Downtown Berkeley BART Station, Accessible By AC Transit Lines F, 1, 12, 18, 49 (A&B Loop),51B, 88

Chanel Will Have Copies Of Her Chapbooks, "L" & "Hush"

I'll Have Copies Of My Book, "Touch...Poems & Other Writings of Love, Erotica, & Sensuality"

Also Be Sure To Pick Up Issue 3 (Election Issue November/December) Of Truth Magazine & Read My Article: Yvette Flunder & Shirley Miller; Full & Complete

http://www.truthmagonline.com

Feel The Touch For 20% Off.... (Limited Time Offer)

From now until this Friday August 10, 2012 you can receive a 20% discount off my book,

"Touch...Poems & Other Writings of Love, Erotica, & Sensuality" by ordering directly from my on-line bookstore:

www.lulu.com/spotlight/tombombayboopublishing


At check out be sure to use the promo code: ASTOUND

Other titles on the Lulu site also qualify for this discount so be sure to browse and see if there are any other books you'd like to order.

The book is still available on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and others places on-line but the discount only applies to orders booked through my bookstore on Lulu....

Take a picture with the book and send it to me at theliterarymasturbator@gmail.com so I can post it on the Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/TouchPoemsAndOtherWritings

In the black light of Jair’s imagination and heart, punctuation marks become the sheetstaining evidence that something sexy has occurred. What is revealed in, "Touch...", is that desire is a spilling that we all must cop to and that passion and pen in the wet palm of a true poet will always lead us to that one page sticking seductive truth.-Marvin K. White, Author of "Last Rights", "Nothin’ Ugly Fly", "Our Name Be Witness", & "Status"

"Jair's poetry is the stuff of hot phone and cyber sex- funny, self-indulgent and at its best doing what this provocateur intends, to get you off."-Steven G. Fullwood author of FUNNY, Publisher-Vintage Entity Press


-Photos by Stefan Tonio stefograher@gmail.com hieroGRAPHIX-

Feel The, "Touch..." For 25% Off (Limited Time Offer) Plus: Look What I Got!

Here's another chance to get my book, "Touch...Poems & Other Writings of Love, Erotica, & Sensuality" for 25% off the regular price of $15.00. For the discount it must be purchased on www.lulu.com

Enter coupon code ONEMORETHING305 at checkout and receive 25% off your order. 

This great offer expires on January 6, 2012 at 11:59 PM PST.

"Touch..." is still available on other sites such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble but Lulu is the only site where the discount can be applied. Also join the fan page on facebook www.facebook.com/TouchPoemsAndOtherWritings to keep up to date with any signings, performances, & discounts... 

LOOK WHAT I GOT!!!!

If you have a chance here are some other books I've bought over the past few months and a project I've supported. I don't get a lot of money in royalties. In fact they go directly into a paypal account so what I've tried to do is to use that money to purchase books, dvds, or support projects that I'd like to have in my personal collection. Here are a few for you to take a look at:

www.uriahbell.com

www.redbonepress.com

Available On Amazon & Other Booksellers On Line

Available on TLA Releasing, Amazon, & Other Websites

awkwardblackgirl.com

Available on Amazon & Other Booksellers

 

www.indiegogo.com/The-DL-Chronicles-RETURNS-

Available on Amazon & Other Booksellers On Line

Feel The "Touch..." For 25% Off (Limited Time Offer!!)

From now until December 14, 2011 at 11:59pm PST you can get my book for 25% OFF!!

The offer is only available if you order on the website for lulu.com (Not Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or any other sites.) Use the promo code BUYMYBOOK305 at check out. The discount is available site wide so any other items you purchase can also be discounted up to $50.00. 

I have an essay in an anthology titled, "Mighty Real: An Anthology of African-American Same Gender Loving Writing" edited by Royce Bryant Smith & Darius Omar Williams that can be purchased on lulu with the same discount.

Royce Bryant Smith

Darius Omar Williams

I also encourage you to join the, "Touch..." fan page  

www.facebook.com/TouchPoemsAndOtherWritings

to keep up to date with any upcoming signings and discounts if you are unable to purchase the book at this time.

Here's A Chance To Support Independent Cinema...Mississippi Damned & DL Chronicles

I have become such a fan and supporter of independent cinema because I find it does a better job of creating work that is not formulaic or has to follow the same patterns as movies produced by Hollywood studios. Film Festivals & Screenings are what I try and support with my money, volunteer time, and in the case of OUTFest/Fusion as a performer at their "Sabor Con Fusion".

Here's your opportunity to support two dynamic projects that I have enjoyed very much.

I can't say enough about the film, "Mississippi Damned"  it's dark, haunting, poignant, and even though the story and themes can seem overwhelming I couldn't take my eyes off of it. The craft that went into the making and performing in this film is some of the best I have seen in many years. I admit I am biased. I love Tina Mabry & Morgan Stiff like family but every time I see their work I have to take a step back and just say, "WOW, y'all did that!!"

From now until "Black Friday" 11/25 they are offering their film on dvd for the price of $9.99 (usually $14.95). That's the price of a regular movie ticket for something you will cherish and be able to watch again & again. It's an investment you will not regret. I PROMISE!

Go to the Mississippi Damned store www.mississippidamned.com/store and enter the promo code "worm" to get the discount. You will also see that posters and other items are also on sale.

Another project I enjoyed is, "The DL Chronicles". I remember first hearing about this project through my involvement with OUTFest and at first I was ambivalent. It came out around the same time as J.L. King's first book which I had taken strong issue with and also an episode of, "Law & Order" that dealt with the topic of the "DL". I was so tired of hearing about the DL that I didn't care what this project was about.

Quincy LeNear and Deondray Gossett quickly changed my mind with their masterful writing, inspired directing, and seamless production. I am a definite fan. Currently they are running a KickStarter campaign to complete Season 2 of the, "DL Chronicles". This is a great chance to get in on the grassroots level of this project and insure that stories that are not being told are left as a legacy. Go to this link for more information and to see how you can contribute www.kickstarter.com/projects/405469574/the-dl-chronicles-returns-2012

My appreciation has even grown since these projects have come out because I have been hustling my own  work. I know how difficult it is to try and promote, create, and produce work. It's great when others help support your efforts. I have met a wonderful actor, writer, activist, and host of Radio OutSpoken in South Africa named Frank Malaba who is the first person on the African continent to get a copy of my book. It's been great having his support and the encouragement of others as well.

"Touch...Poems & Other Writings of Love, Erotica, & Sensuality is available on line at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, as well as Lulu. You can also join the fan page on facebook to keep up with any performances, signings, or discounts www.facebook.com/TouchPoemsAndOtherWritings

Celebrate 20 Years of Transcending Boundaries & Restoring Hope With City of Refuge UCC-Bishop Yvette Flunder+Tim'm West In The Bay Area+Feel The, "Touch..." For 20% Off!

Join Bishop Yvette Flunder & City of Refuge UCC As We Celebrate 20 Years Of 

Transcending Boundaries & Restoring Hope 

Theme: One Body

 

City of Refuge United Church of Christ 20th Year Anniversary Celebration

San Francisco, CA -- City of Refuge United Church of Christ, under the leadership of Bishop Yvette A. Flunder will celebrate its 20th Year Anniversary, Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13, 2011.

The Church founded in November 1991 by Bishop Flunder and a group of 14 people is a ministry of restoration and reconciliation. Bishop Flunder and the City of Refuge Church Family are intentionally radically inclusive, welcoming all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, gender, and affectional orientation.

Members (past & present) along with friends, family, and supporters of the congregation are invited to join Bishop Flunder and the City of Refuge Church family as they celebrate 20 years of Transcending Boundaries and Restoring Hope. All Anniversary celebration activities and worship services are free and open to the public

Anniversary Celebration Theme: “ONE Body!”

One God and Creator of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness (Eph. 4:6)

Anniversary Schedule of Events

Thursday, November 10, 2011: "Something Within: Celebrating the Faith and Artistry of African-American Women Hymn and Gospel Pioneers" - an Interactive Lecture/Concert led by Min. Patrisha Gill and Rev. Ann Jefferson
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Event Location: The Doug Adams Gallery at Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709.

Friday, November 11, 2011: Musical Celebration hosted by Gospel Recording Artists, Min. Charlene Moore and Rev. Gene Dennis Viale will include various genres of music and local artists participation.
Host Pastor: Bishop Gordon Humphrey Jr.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, 807 27th Street, Oakland, CA.

Saturday, November 12, 2011: Workshop entitled, “Leadership for the 21st Century: The Cost of the Gospel” - Sponsored by the Refuge Institute, a City of Refuge UCC ministry that provides educational workshops and training to enhance the leadership skills of clergy and laity.
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 1025 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA

Saturday, November 12, 2011: "It's a Family Reunion: Sharing our Stories, Celebrating the Journey!" The social gathering will include food, fellowship, stories, and entertainment.
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: 1025 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA. 

Sunday, November 13, 2011: Interfaith Ceremonial Opening: Honoring the Traditions of our Ancestors Worship Service. Bishop Wyatt Greenlee of Greater New Heights United Church of Christ in St. Louis, MO will be the guest speaker.
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: 1025 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA

Sunday, November 13, 2011: Community Celebration Service with tributes from pastors and community partners. Bishop Gordon Humphrey Jr., Senior Pastor of Olivet Baptist Church, Oakland and Stockton, CA and Shiloh Baptist Church in Chicago, IL will be the guest speaker.
Host Pastor: Rev. Sandy Coleman
Time: 6:00 pm.
Location: Love Center Ministries 10440 International Boulevard Oakland, CA

This Saturday October 29, 2011 

Tim'm West 

returns to the Bay Area  

to perform and promote 

music from his new CD, 

"Fly Brotha"

 

Get 20% off my book, "Touch...Poems & Other Writings of Love, Erotica, & Sensuality" when you order on www.lulu.com The book is also available on Amazon as well as Barnes & Noble but the discount is only available on the lulu site when you use the code BURIED305 at check out.

Take advantage of this discount until this Friday October 28, 2011.

Join the, "Touch..." fan page on facebook to keep up with any other discounts, signings, & performances www.facebook.com/TouchPoemsAndOtherWritings

 

 

 

Feel The "Touch..." For 20% Off....

ACT FAST!-This offer is only available until this Friday July 15. You can get 20% off

Go to: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/tombombayboopublishing
and use code: BIG305 at check out



“Touch…Poems & Other Writings of Love, Erotica & Sensuality” by Jair, the Literary Masturbator is a friendly reminder that living and loving is possible. Jair touches us in many ways weaving familiar sounds and sharing intimate stories (real or imagined) to help unify his theme. These poems touch you physically, spiritually and mentally. One of my favorite poems is “When I Look into His Eyes…”

Much like Etheridge Knight’s “Ilu, the Talking Drum”, Jair’s “When I Look into His Eyes…” is filled with sound devices, specifically alliteration and repetition, which help fuse the poem. For example, the speaker states he drowns in “sweet soulful syncopation” (5). A few lines further the speaker describes the sound from a flute as “feather falling freely” (12). In addition, we hear a rhythmic repetitive rumbling of a drum beating with the repetition of the words “Africa” and “drum”. The sounds of life (drumming and heart beating) in and under the poem summon us because they are familiar. Similarly, the refrain used “When I look into his eyes” is a tool that brings us full circle from Africa to America and back again.

Music is consistent throughout his poems and fittingly, Jair injects music into this poem to help tell his tale. Written with a fluid rhythm, the poem is like a song. My favorite line is “A voice calls out, rising above the mixture of sight and sound to create/ joy unbound…in this island found, in the oasis of your soul” (14-15). Their lovemaking is boundless, vulnerable and free.

My jaded ideas of serial monogamy and Knight’s imprisonment in many ways are isolating, however, the process of writing for Knight, Jair and me is a liberating experience. Jair’s book moved me. I was touched and reminded living and loving is possible.-Review by Dauwd Najimi II